Ask 100 horse professionals what the most difficult part of running a business is these days, and I bet 95 of them will tell you that it’s finding, training and retaining good workers. Why is it so hard? Is it really worse than it used to be? Are there ways we employers can do it […]
Daniel Coyle’s partner Incredible lived up to his name Saturday at Spruce Meadows, where he and Coyle topped the $732,614 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI5*. The crowd knew it was in for an exciting day of competition when, from the 27 contenders over course designer Santiago Varela’s first-round track, the top 12 to return […]
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association has announced this year’s recipients of the $25,000 Hamel Family Scholarship for Further Education as Zoe Lewczak and Lauren Mauldin. Designed to encourage further education among equestrians, the $25,000 scholarship will help two equestrians pursue their higher education goals. Lewczak, 25, Nokesville, Virginia, is attending Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts) beginning this fall, working […]
Martin Fuchs added the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen to his impressive list of accomplishments, edging out 10 other jump-off competitors Sunday at CHIO Aachen (Germany) to win the class on Leone Jei. “I have come close to winning here so often,” the Swiss Olympian said. “Last year I let him down in the jump-off […]
The Defender U.S. Eventing Team earned a podium finish in the UBS-Cup CCIO4-S* following a decisive cross-country phase in front of an energetic German crowd at the historic grounds of CHIO Aachen. Led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law, the team’s efforts across all three phases helped propel the them to a final score of 117.2 […]
The U.S. jumping team finished atop the podium in the Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, held July 3 in Aachen, Germany, after two competitive rounds. The squad completed the night on a total of just 4 faults. “Aachen is the mecca of show jumping. It’s one of the greatest shows in the world. This team […]
Laura Kraut and Kent Farrington set the tone Wednesday for Team USA at the CHIO Aachen, running through Sunday in Aachen, Germany, when each rider won a class. Kraut rode Emeraldo 4 in the Prize of StädteRegion Aachen amidst a downpour that forced the organizers to pause the class. “After leaving the arena, I joked […]
The Gochman family’s famed hunter Catch Me, who rider and trainer Scott Stewart describes as one of the greatest of all time, died June 27 from colic. He was 19. We spoke with his connections about the gelding’s life and legacy. When amateur hunter rider Becky Gochman first watched Catch Me strut his stuff in […]
As Raelyn Snyder and American Thunder galloped toward the last cross-country fence in the CCI1*-S at the Maryland International on Saturday, the 19-year-old had a moment of shock. “I could hear the announcer say I had moved into first and could win with a clear round,” said Snyder, who couldn’t believe what she heard. “I […]
Welcome back to our advice column, Ask Stable Sage, where we answer queries from readers about horse- and life-related issues, especially where the two intersect. Take our suggestions with a grain of salt, or at least one sugar cube. This column is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Have […]
Ask 100 horse professionals what the most difficult part of running a business is these days, and I bet 95 of them will tell you that it’s finding, training and retaining good workers. Why is it so hard? Is it really worse than it used to be? Are there ways we employers can do it […]
Daniel Coyle’s partner Incredible lived up to his name Saturday at Spruce Meadows, where he and Coyle topped the $732,614 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI5*. The crowd knew it was in for an exciting day of competition when, from the 27 contenders over course designer Santiago Varela’s first-round track, the top 12 to return […]
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association has announced this year’s recipients of the $25,000 Hamel Family Scholarship for Further Education as Zoe Lewczak and Lauren Mauldin. Designed to encourage further education among equestrians, the $25,000 scholarship will help two equestrians pursue their higher education goals. Lewczak, 25, Nokesville, Virginia, is attending Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts) beginning this fall, working […]
Martin Fuchs added the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen to his impressive list of accomplishments, edging out 10 other jump-off competitors Sunday at CHIO Aachen (Germany) to win the class on Leone Jei. “I have come close to winning here so often,” the Swiss Olympian said. “Last year I let him down in the jump-off […]
The Defender U.S. Eventing Team earned a podium finish in the UBS-Cup CCIO4-S* following a decisive cross-country phase in front of an energetic German crowd at the historic grounds of CHIO Aachen. Led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law, the team’s efforts across all three phases helped propel the them to a final score of 117.2 […]
The U.S. jumping team finished atop the podium in the Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, held July 3 in Aachen, Germany, after two competitive rounds. The squad completed the night on a total of just 4 faults. “Aachen is the mecca of show jumping. It’s one of the greatest shows in the world. This team […]
Laura Kraut and Kent Farrington set the tone Wednesday for Team USA at the CHIO Aachen, running through Sunday in Aachen, Germany, when each rider won a class. Kraut rode Emeraldo 4 in the Prize of StädteRegion Aachen amidst a downpour that forced the organizers to pause the class. “After leaving the arena, I joked […]
The Gochman family’s famed hunter Catch Me, who rider and trainer Scott Stewart describes as one of the greatest of all time, died June 27 from colic. He was 19. We spoke with his connections about the gelding’s life and legacy. When amateur hunter rider Becky Gochman first watched Catch Me strut his stuff in […]
As Raelyn Snyder and American Thunder galloped toward the last cross-country fence in the CCI1*-S at the Maryland International on Saturday, the 19-year-old had a moment of shock. “I could hear the announcer say I had moved into first and could win with a clear round,” said Snyder, who couldn’t believe what she heard. “I […]
Welcome back to our advice column, Ask Stable Sage, where we answer queries from readers about horse- and life-related issues, especially where the two intersect. Take our suggestions with a grain of salt, or at least one sugar cube. This column is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Have […]
